Sellers, it continues to be an amazing year for you folks. Buyers are begging to see your houses and can't wait to pay top dollar with the least amount of contingencies in their offers. You are also doing a great job getting your houses ready. You are making the choice for Buyers to offer easy when you change out the old carpets and put on a fresh coat of paint. The clean landscaping and the staging you are allowing me to put in your homes is giving the Buyers to get a warm, cozy feeling. The pre-inspection and fixes you did based on that inspection helps the Buyer feel better about offering without and inspection.

And for those of you Sellers not willing to do some work or put money in to get the home ready, yet pricing it at top dollar, don't be surprised when it doesn't sell in three days like your neighbor's did. Buyers are starting to understand what market value is these days, and yours is below market value!

After losing out on a couple of homes, Buyers learn what they need to do to get the house they want.

Here's the thing, Buyers, the Eastside Seattle Market is VERY competitive. At first you want a screaming deal, but nothing you like is in the price range you have set. Next you want a good deal, but everything you see is overpriced or needs $100K in upgrades to make it livable. Finally, you will realize you should have paid full price for that house you thought was overpriced a few weeks ago because a similar house nearby is now $10K more expensive with a smaller yard.

I have a client who bought a condo in September for $350K. A similar condo is on the market today at $435K. Holy cow! She is thanking her lucky stars (and me) that she didn't wait to see if something better came along.

It's a jungle out there for you, Buyers, but I can help you understand the market. Allow me to give you the stats and information so you can be the best prepared Buyers out there. Call me soon since real estate economists say prices are going to continue to climb and interest rates will most likely go up as well by the end of the year.

And Sellers, I'll explain to you how to be the best listing on the block so you can sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride!